{"id":9695,"date":"2018-06-18T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=9695"},"modified":"2023-05-09T10:30:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T14:30:48","slug":"the-best-fourth-of-july-gift-basket-ideas-for-a-patriotic-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/18\/the-best-fourth-of-july-gift-basket-ideas-for-a-patriotic-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fourth of July Gift Basket Ideas for a Patriotic Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Celebrate America\u2019s birthday! | Image courtesy Pixabay user Free-Photos<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re looking for Fourth of July gift basket ideas, then your goal should be creating something patriotic, exciting, and useful. That\u2019s what I focus on when I make favors for my annual Fourth of July barbecue to ensure my gift baskets will be a hit.<\/p>\n

I also look for items that are economical, as I\u2019m buying a lot of baskets for a lot of people. Plus, Independence Day isn\u2019t a time when you usually shell out the big bucks to buy your loved ones fancy, expensive presents! Still, the great thing about gift baskets is that they can be quite inexpensive to put together<\/a>. And if you focus on those three basic qualities\u2014patriotic, exciting and useful\u2014you\u2019ll be able to come up with some great Fourth of July gift baskets.<\/p>\n

While the Fourth of July celebrates America, it\u2019s also a great time to celebrate summer, as July is perfect barbecue weather. You may want to have a neighborhood block party and offer fun baskets filled with summer toys like water balloons or sidewalk chalk to keep the kids entertained. For managing a large get-together, consider using an online gift registry to keep track of all your Fourth of July party ideas.<\/p>\n

Building a Basket That\u2019s Patriotic, Exciting, and Useful<\/h4>\n
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Lapel pins are simple, low-cost additions to a gift basket. | Image courtesy Etsy seller Castawayland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When I was a kid, the Fourth of July meant a huge backyard barbecue followed by a neighborhood block party<\/a>. To keep us out of her hair, my mom would get the children little party favor bags filled with items like sparklers, water balloons, and sidewalk chalk. That would keep us all busy until it was time for the fireworks. At that point, those party favor bags would come out again, stocked with earplugs to keep the loud booms from hurting sensitive ears and mosquito wipes to keep the bugs at bay. My mother was a great planner like that and to this day, I create baskets that are a lot like hers for the kids on my block.<\/p>\n

To make the holiday memorable, choose gifts for your basket that are:<\/p>\n